Arriola's goal sends Dallas past Sporting KC 2-1
Paul Arriola scored in the 65th minute to send FC Dallas to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in a regular-season finaleOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GRAHAM ZUSI DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Starts in win Zusi made a clearance and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory against the Sounders.
Impact Zusi returned to the pitch Sunday after missing all of September with a quad injury, and he helped his team to a big win over a desperate Seattle side. He will hope to close out the season strong against FC Dallas next weekend.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Agada and Sporting Kansas City host the Seattle Sounders
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Facing late fitness test Zusi (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's clash with Seattle, according to the Kansas City injury report.
Impact Zusi retains his injury designation from before the international break. The defender will hope to make his way back onto the pitch before the end of the regular season though he missed the four matches leading into the international break. If Zusi is unable to go it will once again be Kayden Pierre in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City takes shutout streak into matchup against Minnesota United
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Status unchanged Zusi (quadriceps) is still questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United.
Impact Zusi has been sidelined for three games with this quad issue, with Kayden Pierre taking over at right-back in his absence. Kansas City only has three games left in the season, including the Minnesota match on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento hopes for 1 more upset to cap US Open Cup run
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Wins three tackles in win Zusi made four clearances, an interception and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.
Impact Zusi played well on both sides of the ball as his side survived a late surge from Los Angeles and ended its three-game losing streak. A few quad injuries have limited Zusi to just five starts since the start of May, but he remains an automatic starter at right-back when healthy.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Driussi and Austin visit Sporting Kansas City
Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring two goals against the New York Red BullsJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting Kansas City hosts Los Angeles FC on 3-game home losing streak
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Out against RSL Zusi (quadriceps) is not in Kansas City's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Zusi has missed Sporting KC's last three games with a quad injury, and he will be out for Sunday's game now as well. Kayden Pierre continues at right-back in his absence.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake faces Sporting Kansas City in conference play
Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference actionJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Status unchanged for weekend Zusi (quadriceps) is still listed as questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Zusi has missed KC's last three matches with a quad injury, and he remains uncertain for Sunday's game as well. Kayden Pierre seems to have taken over as the preferred backup option at right-back.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota United aims to continue win streak in matchup with Sporting Kansas City
Minnesota United heads into a matchup against Sporting Kansas City as winners of three straight gamesJULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CF Montreal hosts Sporting Kansas City in non-conference action
CF Montreal and Sporting Kansas City meet in non-conference playJULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing fitness test for Saturday Zusi (quadriceps) is listed as questionable in Kansas City's injury report for Saturday's clash against CF Montreal.
Impact Zusi missed last weekend's defeat against the Red Bulls with a quad injury, and he will be questionable once again for this weekend's match. Kayden Pierre and Ben Sweat would be the options to replace him at right-back if he isn't fit enough to play.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against New York Zusi (quadriceps) is not in Kansas City's match day squad for Sunday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Zusi picked up a quad injury this week and he will not be involved in Sunday's game. Kayden Pierre lines up at right-back in his absence.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late fitness test for weekend Zusi is listed as questionable with a quad injury in Kansas City's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Zusi has started his side's last three MLS matches at right back, but he will be a game time decision for Sunday's game. Ben Sweat could fill in for him at the position if necessary.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting KC defeats Nashville 2-1 on Zusi's game-winner
Graham Zusi scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Sporting Kansas City over NashvilleJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JUNE 20, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nets rare goal Zusi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Nashville SC.
Impact Zusi scored his first goal of the campaign matching his goal-scoring tallies from his last two seasons. The right-back has never been a major goal-threat though his lack of assists to this point in the season is a concern. Zusi managed five assists in 2021 and will need a blistering second-half to reach that same mark in 2022. Next up is a Saturday trip to Seattle.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three clearances Zusi made two interceptions and three clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to New England.
Impact Zusi was a part of the Sporting back line that allowed two goals on Sunday. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of interceptions and clearances on the team in the loss.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes 89 minutes in return Zusi (quad) started and went 89 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 loss against New England, totaling one interception and three clearances.
Impact Zusi almost went the full 90 Sunday, but that didn't change much for SKC, who continue to struggle across the pitch. A worrying sign was zero attempted crosses for Zusi, who had started the season fine but at 35 years old, injuries are part of him. He'll hope to rebound and put together some starts in order to put the injury behind him.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
